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“I Have Three Good Forwards and Don’t Need Another One” – Mourinho Stops Ronaldo Move
Fenerbahce head coach Jose Mourinho has firmly rejected rumors linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a move to the Turkish club, stating that he has no intention of bringing the Portuguese star to Istanbul.
The speculation came after reports from Turkish media suggested that Ronaldo could leave his current club, Al Nassr, for a switch to Fenerbahce.
However, Mourinho, known for his straightforward approach, dismissed the claims, explaining that he is satisfied with the strikers currently in his squad.
Speaking to O Jogo, Mourinho made it clear: “Cristiano Ronaldo will not be joining Fenerbahce.
The first reason is that I already have three very good forwards, and I don’t need another one.”
The veteran manager emphasized that he values the attacking options available to him and is not looking to strengthen that area of his team.
While acknowledging Ronaldo’s legendary status in football, Mourinho pointed out that the 39-year-old forward is well-set financially, having earned substantial wages in Saudi Arabia with Al Nassr.
He also mentioned that Ronaldo’s impressive career, which includes scoring over 1,000 goals, means that the player has achieved most of the individual accolades one could aspire to in football.
“What would motivate him to come to Turkey, other than the beauty of Istanbul?” Mourinho asked, indicating that it would take more than just a picturesque city to lure Ronaldo to Fenerbahce.
Mourinho also shared his thoughts on the January transfer window, which is often seen as a challenging time to make significant signings.
“I don’t really like the January transfer window because a new player needs time to adapt,” he said.
“I never say never to a transfer, but I don’t go knocking on the door of Ali Bey or Acun Bey to ask for one.”
Paris Saint-Germain still shows interest in the Galatasaray player, Victor Osimhen amid the contract offer with his team. Osimhen has a release clause of €75 million which allows him to transfer to another team in January.
Osimhen has proved to be very impressive this season and has many international clubs eyes set on him such as Manchester United, New Castle United and now PSG. The player is currently on a loan at Galatasaray.
Manchester United discusses signing in 17 year old player, Diego Leon to strengthen Ruben Amorim’s team and defense. This information was revealed by the Football expert, Fabrizio Romano.
Fabrizio released this information on his social media account on X, on Wednesday, stating that Man Utd are thinking about signing in the left back player.
“Manchester United are in active talks with Cerro Porteno for 17 year old left back Diego León as talent for the future,” Romano tweeted.
Ademola Lookman has praised his Atalanta side for their strong showing against Real Madrid, despite suffering a narrow 3-2 loss in their UEFA Champions League clash at the Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday night.
The match marked the first defeat for the reigning UEFA Europa League champions in the Champions League this season, but Atalanta’s performance sent a clear message: they are capable of competing with Europe’s best.
Lookman, who scored Atalanta’s second goal in the intense encounter, was named Man of the Match for his standout contribution.
His goal helped keep the pressure on the Spanish giants, but despite their efforts, Atalanta could not find an equalizer after a dramatic late goal from Real Madrid sealed the victory.
Reflecting on the match, Lookman shared his thoughts with UEFA.com, emphasizing the team’s pride in their performance, despite the result.
“It was a tough game, and Real Madrid took their chances when they had them,” Lookman said.
“We knew going into the match that it would be a hard-fought contest, and although we were unlucky not to come away with a win, we have our heads held high.”
Although disappointed with the final scoreline, the Nigerian forward expressed the belief that Atalanta had shown enough to demonstrate their ability to compete at the highest level.
“We are disappointed with the result because we felt we could have done more,” Lookman continued, “but there’s also a lot of pride in how we played.
We showed that we can go toe-to-toe with the best.”
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